IDPA Japan Design Award

Keen keyboard

by SHENZHEN SHILING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

Project Description

The Keen Keyboard, tailored for Japanese input, redefines traditional keyboard layouts to enable smoother and more natural operation.
By fully optimizing the layout and functionality of the left-hand side, the product allows for more convenient switches among number & symbol & shortcut keys, thus enhancing overall operational efficiency. It adopts an innovative layout meticulously designed according to the operating habits and input logic of the left hand, whereby the right hand can focus more on mouse operation. This facilitates the coordinated work of two hands, providing a more intuitive and efficient solution for office users (especially programmers and financial personnel) who require frequent switches between number input and mouse operation. Taking into account the job characteristics of its target users, the keyboard subtly rearranges the frequently used symbol keys, potentially doubling working efficiency compared to its traditional counterparts. Moreover, it features four customized function keys for common shortcuts (cut/copy/paste, etc.). Such a design frees users from remembering and performing complex and cumbersome key combinations, contributing to convenient, smooth office work while better meeting their individual needs.
The product also prioritizes comfort and health. The spherical keycaps with a concave surface closely fit the fingertips to offer a more comfortable and natural typing experience; certain keys boast a flat keycap to set them apart from those with a spherical one, assisting users in blind operation for improved efficiency. Furthermore, the keyboard, with a specially designed inclination of -6°, perfectly fits the natural curve of the user’s wrists during operation, further enhancing comfort of use. The optimized switch structure reduces keystroke noise to 25-30 dB while ensuring typing comfort, greatly eliminating noise interference to create a more tranquil working environment for users. In addition, the keycaps are specially added with antibacterial silver ions to effectively inhibit bacterial growth, hygienic and safe.

SHENZHEN SHILING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD


Since its establishment in 2005, SHILING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY has always been dedicated to the research, development, and production of digital peripherals for devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Its products are widely used in various sectors, including personal consumption, education, government offices, banking, telecommunications, and healthcare, with a market presence spanning Europe, the United States, South Korea, Japan, and so on.
Guided by market demands, the company places a strong emphasis on technological innovation and talent development, continuously enhancing its overall capabilities.
It joined Apple’s MFi Program in 2013, and was recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise in 2016, further solidifying its position within the industry.
To ensure quality, SHILING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY adheres strictly to the ISO9001-2000 standards, with each product undergoing rigorous testing and inspection before leaving the factory. The company boasts comprehensive testing and inspection systems, in-process quality control systems, and ERP management systems, ensuring standardized and efficient production.
Its professional management team and mature production system provide a solid foundation for risk control and revenue assurance. Through continuous technological innovation and stringent quality management, SHILING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to its customers while further expanding its presence in the global market.

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